Chief Financial Officer

Office of the Indiana Attorney General•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems for the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG). This position ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. The CFO also oversees cost and general accounting, accounts receivable/collection, accounts payable, purchasing, contracting, facilities, payroll, travel, assets, and risk management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field or related experience required.
Experience in managing an accounting function required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Advanced level in Excel (VLOOKUP, IF statements, conditional formatting, and pivot tables).
Experience in Financial Management.
Strategic Thinking.
Focus on Process Improvement.
Business Acumen.
Ethical Conduct.
Technical Capacity.
Experience in Performance Management.
Excellent Oral, Written, and Interpersonal Communication Skills
Ability to work remotely when required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of Indiana state government fiscal policies, practices, and budget development preferred.
Experience in managing a public or non-profit accounting function preferred.
Experience in PeopleSoft Finance preferred.
Experience with remote work technologies, such as Microsoft Teams and VPNs preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Finance department.
Serve as the internal point of contact for Finance with the executive team, strategic planning team, and other stakeholders.
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, advising, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
Provide status of financial condition of the OAG by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data to the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports.
Advise management of actions and potential risks.
Arranges for audits as required and appropriate.
Manages budget and controls expenses effectively.
Hire, train, develop, and appraise staff effectively.
Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with OAG policy.
Consult with Human Resources as appropriate.
Keep current on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
Act as the OAG Liaison with State Budget Agency, State Board of Accounts, Treasure of State and State Comptroller.
Implement a positive culture of teamwork and Continuous Quality Improvement
Directly manage Senior Accountant, Controller, and Facilities, Inventory, and Records Coordinator.
Indirectly manage all other reports in the Finance department.